Minority Association of Pre-Health Students

MAPS SOCIAL October 15th at 6pm

farahh89 — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:02:57 +0000

We will be holding our first social of the year on Thursday October 15th at 6pm. The venue is CocoMero!

So come out meet the exec board, and other members!

Hope to see you all there!

Illini Externship Information Sessions September 16 & 17 at 7pm in the Alumni Center Ballroom

farahh89 — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 14:56:38 +0000

The Illini Externship Program is holding information sessions for students on:

September 16th (Wednesday) and September 17th (Thursday) at 7pm in the Alumni Center Ballroom.

The Illini Externship Program was started in 1994 to provide students with an opportunity to experience the work force with a University alumnus. It is a great chance for students, especially underclassmen, to experience what their future career path might be like. Externships are a 1-5 day program over Spring Break, March 20-28, 2010.

At the information sessions, students will have the opportunity to learn more about the program, how to apply, and hear from previous externs about their experiences.

Membership Points

farahh89 — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 00:02:44 +0000

20 points= and active member

-Volunteering= 5 points

-Fundraising Event= 5 points

-Social Events= 5 points

-Advertising= 5 points

-Attending Meeting= 1 to 2 points

Exec Board Members

farahh89 — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 23:12:15 +0000

Co-Presidents: Brianna Burke bmburke2@illinois.edu

Rosemin Badruddin badruddi@illinois.edu

Vice President: Alexis Flores aflore24@illinois.edu

Treasurer : Naveen Sheikh nsheik4@illinois.edu

Advertising: Nathan Nard nnard2@uiuc.edu

Sarah Rosenstein srosens3@illinois.edu

Volunteering: Farah Hussain hussai11@illinois.edu

Fundraising : Sudeep A. Soni soni5@illinois.edu

Social: Felicia Renee Reynolds freynols2@illinois.edu

Secretary: Morenikeji Orekoya orekoya1@illinois.edu

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IMSS Meeting April 16 at 5:30pm in 223 Greg Hall

nnard2 — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 06:08:36 +0000

IMSS is having Dr. Muraskas, M.D., FAAP, come speak at their next meeting:

April 16 (Thursday) at 5:30pm in 223 Greg Hall

Dr. Muraskas is on the admissions committee at Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine. He is also known for:

Specializing in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
Co-Director of Loyola’s Pediactrics Center
Interviewed by CNN’s Soledad O’Brien on “American Morning” about his work with premature babies.

He will talk about medical school admissions, interview tips, the MCAT, and much more.

All are welcome to attend, for this is not a regular IMSS meeting. Hope to see you there!

Dr. Heinzl Lecture April 15 at 7:15pm in 151 Everitt

nnard2 — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 00:07:40 +0000

Lessons from Abroad:
The Opportunities and Challenges of a Borderless World

Dr. Heinzl is the founder of Doctors Without Borders Canada. He will be sharing his amazing stories and powerful lesson from all over the world, from his work during South Africa’s first democratic elections to his experience in the Iraq War. He will be discussing the importance and need for humanitarianism in today’s society. This will be a great opportunity to discuss critical issues in world from an individual who has experienced turmoil and triumph first-hand. There will be a short question-and-answer followed by a reception in the Union after the lecture.

MAPS co-sponsored Blood Drive April 9th 12pm-6pm

cartur25 — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 23:44:47 +0000

Every two seconds someone in the United States needs blood yet only 5% of the eligible US population donates blood. For nearly 5 million people who receive blood transfusions every year, your donation can make the difference between life and death. Your donation may save up to three lives.

Registration Instructions

Click here: RedCross.org
Click a time
Type Name, Email, Date of Birth (bottom option)
Click “click here” to create a profile (fill out: full name, phone number)
Click a time to confirm – Done! Thanks!

Don’t wait – Give Blood.

Directions to University YMCA: here (across from Lincoln Hall on Wright Street)

Download Flier

ALMA Medical Mission Informational April 2 5pm Courtyard Cafe

cartur25 — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 19:02:00 +0000

On Thursday April 2nd at 5pm in the Courtyard Cafe in the Union ALMA will have a presentation concerning their medical mission trip and international health care.

Phlebotomy Course, April 25-26

nnard2 — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 16:37:12 +0000

AED will be hosting another phlebotomy certification course.

The main goal of this course is to learn how to safely and properly draw blood from patients for a variety of purposes.
Getting a phlebotomy certification is a great way to show your interest and passion for the medcal field.

$275 for AED members
$300 for non-AED members
A $75 non-refundable registration fee is included

Saturday, April 25 and Sunday, April 26, 2009
8:00 am to 5:00 pm both days (let out early on second day)
Medical Sciences Building

Nick Perrotta, a veteran in teaching this course and highly recommended, will be teaching. Any questions about the course, feel free to email Nick at perrotta1@yahoo.com.

If interested in registering in the course, email Vikram Goyal at vlgoyal2@ILLINOIS.EDU

NLVS Meeting April 2 at 9:15 pm in 192 Lincoln Hall

cartur25 — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 19:37:17 +0000

New Life Volunteering Society is a non-profit organization. We are a diverse group proudly serving the local, national, and global communities through community service, health care, and education with a positive and bright outlook. We believe that any sort of service, no matter how little, can help to start a new life.

Come join us for our final meeting on Thursday, April 2 at 9:15 pm in 192 Lincoln Hall. You will be able to meet other dedicated volunteers and our board members will announce the remainder of our compelling events culminating to our final benefit dinner/dance concert, which will be held on Friday, May 1.

We look forward to seeing you on April 2! Thank you for your time!